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Two men charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of Braden Richard Bull of Little Pine First Nation appeared in Lloydminster court Dec. 2 and their matters were adjourned.

The RCMP Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network is reporting that people should be on the lookout for a stolen vehicle. On 2020-12-03 a 2006 Ford F250 black in colour was stolen from a business in the Town of Spiritwood. SK marker 981 LWS.

“Things that happen just once can have deadly results,” I shared with Ed, my old friend in Saskatchewan.

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Regina – “No answer on the number of ICU beds,” New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili stated, after asking three times how many new intensive care unit (ICU) beds have been built in Saskatchewan.

Regina – Ambulance fees are going down for Saskatchewan senior citizens, the fulfillment of a Saskatchewan Party campaign promise in this past fall’s election.

Known Terror Squad gang member Kevin George Ackegan pleaded guilty in Prince Albert Provincial Court to weapons and drug-related charges avoiding a trial.

Here are some highlights from the latest COVID-19 news conference in Regina attended by Minister of Health Paul Merriman and chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. Perhaps the biggest news was what was not announced Wednesday.

Issues surrounding COVID-19 have been a prime topic for Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk lately in the House of Commons.